La Cygne Reservoir Fishing Information

Counties:

Linn

GPS:

N38 20 40.67 W94 40 8.60

Surface Acres:

2,600 acres

Maximum Depth:

40 feet

Normal Lake Level:

841 msl

Current Lake Level:

below conservation pool

Lake Temperature:

varies with the time of year, but lake rarely freezes over completely

La Cygne, KS

SE of La Cygne

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, Don George, Fisheries Biologist 913-795-2218

www.linncountyks.com Linn County Park 913-757-6633

Lake levels vary some but normally are at conservation pool. There are three boat ramps in the main lake and one boat ramp in the cooling pool on the east side of the project. Two of these ramps are inside the Linn County Park and one ramp is maintained by KDWP. Usability is determined by the weather. For winter time ramp conditions call the Linn County Park at 913-757-6633. With cold weather anglers can always use the walk-in area on the east side of the lake. This trail provides access to the hot water outlet into the lake. In cold weather this is one of the premier angling spots. The warm water produced by the KCP&L Plant attracts quantities of bait fish and predators of all kinds. Best baits are shad imitations.

La Cygne Reservoir Fishing Report - Updated: 02/09/2026

Species

Rating

Size

Baits, Method, Location

Channel, blue and flathead catfish,

Fair

all sizes,

This lake supports good fishing for big blue cats, good channel and flatheads. Good baits are worm, frozen shad or liver, Sunfish or cut shad, prepared baits. Fishing at the hot water is always the best place, move away until you find favorable water temperatures. Lots of fish collect there. Some blue catfish have been caught that are over 80 pounds. Catfishing can be very good just about anywhere along the shoreline.

Crappie

Fair

9 - 12 inches

Sampling and angler reports indicate that there are still alot of good crappie here, most in the 10-12 inch range. Best lures to use are jigs/ minnows, near structure.

Largemouth Bass

Fair to Good

varies but 16 to 20 inches is common

Bass fishing has been good close to the hot water. Use surface plugs or plastic worms along the rip rap and shoreline along shaded areas.

White bass

Fair

varies, some almost 2 pounds

Use shad imitations, silver spoons. Most of the fish caught in the area of the hot water outlet have been the 1to2 pound range.

Wiper

Slow

some up to 12 pounds

Most fish are in the 4 - 6pound range with a few larger. Find surface gizzard shad and fish close to the shad.

Carp

Slow

all sizes

shoreline cover using dough baits

General Comments

Call the Linn County Park at 913-757-6633. The water level is low so be careful. The fish are waiting for you. Remember La Cygne Lake is a great fishery and it is a part of a working electrical generating plant, pay attention to the warning signs and don't trespass over the cables. Overall the lake supports a good crappie, bass and catfish populations. This is a fishing or hunting only lake, whereas recreational boating is not allowed.

BASSMASTERS has recognized LA CYGNE RESERVOIR in its TOP 10 bass lakes of the Midwest. We know La Cygne Reservoir is a great bass lake but its nice to receive this type of recognition from Bassmasters. For more information check out these two sites.

http://www.cjonline.com/sports/20180707/kansas-la-cygne-reservoir-named-one-of-nations-top-100-bass-lakes

https://www.hayspost.com/2018/07/15/kansas-lake-is-one-of-the-countrys-top-100-bass-fishing-lakes/

For information on the Linn County Marina boat ramps call 913 757-6633. Fishing at La Cygne produces a mixed bag of fish from big blue, channel or flathead catfish, to white bass and wipers or crappie and largemouth bass. Good shoreline angler access is provided by the Linn County Park on the west side of the lake.

HOT WATER ACCESS. On the east side of the lake access to the hot water return, where a lot of fish are caught when its cold, is: at 69 HWY and Ks HWY 152, go east and drive across the dam on E.2200 Rd., turn north at Young Rd. and go West at E. 2400 Rd. to the parking lot. Anglers walk from the parking lot west on the path to the hot water return area. But this is a great place to fish.

This lake has had a low density, reproducing blue catfish population for many years, fingerling blue cats will be stocked each year, when possible, to supplement that population. A goal for this lake is to improve blue cat angling.

Call the Linn County Park at 913-757-6633 for more information or camping, and cabins reservations.

Zebra Mussels have recently been found in Hillsdale Lake and Linn Valley Private Lake, we'd like to remind you to stay aware and take all precautions necessary to prevent the spread into uncontaminated waters! This includes cleaning and rinsing your boat, motor, trailer and equipment, draining any excess water from previous outings, and allowing your boat to dry before using it in a different body of water.

Get the family, get your friends and Go Fishing. Remember to "CLEAN, DRAIN AND DRY" your boats, trailers and equipment. Don't move water from any lake.

Habitat improvement and shoreline enhancement continue to improve by adding Georgia cubes. I have added Georgia cubes to several areas to enhance angling especially along shoreline areas. The gps coordinates are:

Location La Cygne Reservoir

Habitat longititude latititude description date

hot water weir N 38 22.852 W 094 39.112 13 cubes 2017
big bass spot N 38 22.420 W 094 39.643 3 cubes 2017

Creel Length/Limits

Fishing Population	Creel Limit	Min Length Limit
Bluegill	unlimited
Black Bullhead	unlimited
Blue Catfish	5
Channel Catfish	10
Crappie	50
Flathead Catfish	5
Green Sunfish	unlimited
Largemouth Bass	5	18
Smallmouth Bass	5	18
Striped Bass	2	18
Wiper	2	18
Walleye	5	15
White Bass	unlimited

* Largemouth, Smallmouth, Spotted Bass in Combination
** Striped Bass or Wiper in Combination
*** Walleye, Sauger or Saugeye in Combination

Fishing Forecast Information

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+Black Bass Combined Forecast

Waterbody	Density	Preferred	Lunker	Big fish	Size	Bio rating
Sebelius Reservoir	166.13	74.89	0.00	4.58	Reservoir	Good
Wilson Reservoir	45.74	29.56	0.26	4.84	Reservoir	Good
Cedar Bluff Reservoir	35.49	10.25	0.52	6.52	Reservoir	Good
Big Hill Reservoir	30.71	9.14	0.86	6.81	Reservoir	Good
Melvern Reservoir	26.29	8.00	0.00	2.86	Reservoir	Good
LaCygne Reservoir	21.85	15.68	2.07	7.91	Reservoir	Excellent
Webster Reservoir	15.64	11.13	0.00	3.35	Reservoir	Poor
Glen Elder Reservoir	15.13	11.46	0.00	3.70	Reservoir	Fair
Wolf Creek Reservoir	14.91	8.99	1.16	5.49	Reservoir	Fair
Kirwin Reservoir	13.84	11.13	0.00	3.11	Reservoir	Poor
Milford Reservoir	10.59	4.59	0.09	5.62	Reservoir	Fair
Clinton Reservoir	10.39	4.54	0.00	4.75	Reservoir	Fair
El Dorado Reservoir	9.67	5.57	0.29	4.42	Reservoir	Fair
Perry Reservoir	6.03	3.24	0.15	4.83	Reservoir	Fair
Hillsdale Reservoir	2.99	2.03	0.10	5.18	Reservoir	Poor
Toronto Reservoir	1.50	1.50	0.00	3.71	Reservoir	Poor

+Crappie Combined Forecast

Waterbody	Density	Preferred	Lunker	Big fish	Size	Bio rating
Toronto Reservoir	23.25	6.71	2.71	1.84	Reservoir	Excellent
Hillsdale Reservoir	22.36	8.07	1.14	1.59	Reservoir	Excellent
Melvern Reservoir	18.98	10.59	1.33	1.41	Reservoir	Good
Perry Reservoir	16.68	6.61	0.52	1.60	Reservoir	Good
Big Hill Reservoir	13.23	5.93	0.90	1.26	Reservoir	Good
Elk City Reservoir	12.41	7.05	2.51	1.76	Reservoir	Good
LaCygne Reservoir	11.47	5.14	0.37	1.31	Reservoir	Good
Marion Reservoir	11.11	3.89	0.22	1.09	Reservoir	Good
Fall River Reservoir	10.75	3.77	1.31	2.50	Reservoir	Good
Cedar Bluff Reservoir	10.50	4.94	0.52	1.90	Reservoir	Good
Pomona Reservoir	10.49	5.05	0.83	1.88	Reservoir	Good
John Redmond Reservoir	9.53	9.00	1.67	1.71	Reservoir	Good
Council Grove Reservoir	9.50	1.36	0.33	1.83	Reservoir	Good
Tuttle Creek Reservoir	8.27	5.61	0.84	1.54	Reservoir	Good
Clinton Reservoir	8.03	4.11	0.37	1.37	Reservoir	Good
Sebelius Reservoir	7.37	4.27	1.00	1.28	Reservoir	Fair
Kanopolis Reservoir	5.75	2.53	0.44	1.24	Reservoir	Good
El Dorado Reservoir	5.11	2.89	0.54	1.70	Reservoir	Good
Lovewell Reservoir	4.36	2.51	0.38	2.31	Reservoir	Good
Kirwin Reservoir	3.96	3.50	1.96	1.94	Reservoir	Fair
Webster Reservoir	3.92	1.75	0.06	1.06	Reservoir	Fair
Milford Reservoir	3.71	2.08	0.58	2.07	Reservoir	Fair
Glen Elder Reservoir	1.25	0.76	0.13	1.41	Reservoir	Fair
Wolf Creek Reservoir	1.07	0.33	0.00	0.59	Reservoir	Fair
Wilson Reservoir	0.98	0.33	0.16	1.30	Reservoir	Fair

+Sunfish Combined Forecast

Waterbody	Density	Preferred	Lunker	3 yr avg	Size	Rating
Sebelius Reservoir	44.40	9.50	0.00	1.21	Reservoir	G
Cedar Bluff Reservoir	15.33	0.22	0.00	0.44	Reservoir	F
Hillsdale Reservoir	6.09	0.07	0.00	0.46	Reservoir	F
LaCygne Reservoir	4.50	0.02	0.02	0.31	Reservoir	F
Kanopolis Reservoir	3.81	0.03	0.00	0.39	Reservoir	G
Wilson Reservoir	3.53	0.00	0.00	0.33	Reservoir	G
Webster Reservoir	2.94	0.50	0.00	0.50	Reservoir	F
Big Hill Reservoir	2.63	0.17	0.00	0.62	Reservoir	G
Lovewell Reservoir	2.56	0.05	0.00	0.43	Reservoir	P
Marion Reservoir	2.00	0.00	0.00	0.39	Reservoir	F
Milford Reservoir	1.44	0.35	0.00	0.52	Reservoir	P
Clinton Reservoir	1.20	0.07	0.00	0.52	Reservoir	F
Kirwin Reservoir	0.83	0.06	0.00	0.59	Reservoir	F
Perry Reservoir	0.60	0.00	0.00	0.32	Reservoir	P
Melvern Reservoir	0.52	0.05	0.02	0.37	Reservoir	P
El Dorado Reservoir	0.36	0.00	0.00	0.23	Reservoir	F
Tuttle Creek Reservoir	0.32	0.00	0.00	0.25	Reservoir	P
Glen Elder Reservoir	0.30	0.10	0.00	0.70	Reservoir	P
Wolf Creek Reservoir	0.30	0.00	0.00	0.18	Reservoir	P
Fall River Reservoir	0.29	0.00	0.00	0.26	Reservoir	F
Pomona Reservoir	0.23	0.02	0.02	0.43	Reservoir	P
Council Grove Reservoir	0.14	0.00	0.00	0.21	Reservoir	P
Toronto Reservoir	0.13	0.00	0.00	0.23	Reservoir	P
Elk City Reservoir	0.00	0.00	0.00	0.13	Reservoir	P

+Temperate Basses Combined Forecast

Waterbody	Density	Preferred	Lunker	Big fish	Size	Bio rating
Cedar Bluff Reservoir	21.60	4.06	2.22	14.57	Reservoir	Good
Glen Elder Reservoir	19.25	2.49	0.78	8.60	Reservoir	Good
Marion Reservoir	15.59	5.26	1.35	6.33	Reservoir	Excellent
Kirwin Reservoir	10.11	6.25	0.75	7.63	Reservoir	Good
Webster Reservoir	9.78	2.53	0.72	10.77	Reservoir	Fair
Pomona Reservoir	9.22	2.81	0.97	5.12	Reservoir	Good
Milford Reservoir	7.65	2.22	0.78	8.02	Reservoir	Good
Sebelius Reservoir	7.17	6.40	3.87	8.75	Reservoir	Good
Clinton Reservoir	7.13	2.04	0.19	5.98	Reservoir	Excellent
Big Hill Reservoir	5.40	0.03	0.00	2.07	Reservoir	Good
Kanopolis Reservoir	5.25	0.47	0.17	7.28	Reservoir	Good
El Dorado Reservoir	4.71	1.24	0.39	7.36	Reservoir	Fair
Lovewell Reservoir	3.70	1.64	0.88	8.57	Reservoir	Fair
Wilson Reservoir	2.67	1.28	0.38	12.26	Reservoir	Good
Melvern Reservoir	2.44	0.12	0.00	2.38	Reservoir	Good
Perry Reservoir	2.29	0.02	0.00	2.20	Reservoir	Good
Wolf Creek Reservoir	2.09	0.13	0.02	4.25	Reservoir	Good
Toronto Reservoir	1.78	0.08	0.00	2.51	Reservoir	Good
Cheney Reservoir	1.54	1.35	0.24	10.30	Reservoir	Poor
Fall River Reservoir	1.43	0.37	0.00	2.61	Reservoir	Good
John Redmond Reservoir	1.35	0.39	0.00	3.61	Reservoir	Good
LaCygne Reservoir	1.35	1.05	0.00	4.38	Reservoir	Fair
Hillsdale Reservoir	1.31	0.07	0.02	1.67	Reservoir	Fair
Elk City Reservoir	1.23	0.17	0.00	2.80	Reservoir	Fair
Council Grove Reservoir	1.13	0.04	0.00	2.19	Reservoir	Fair
Tuttle Creek Reservoir	0.15	0.00	0.00	1.96	Reservoir	Fair

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